The painting made by the vizier of the emperor of China for the queen of Rum, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Thirty-ninth Night
The image depicts a colorful, illustrated scene, likely from a manuscript. The scene shows a multi-level building on the left side with a blue and red roof and ornate details. Three people are on the balconies. The person on the bottom right balcony wears blue, the person on the middle left balcony wears orange and yellow, and a woman on the middle right balcony wears yellow. The building has a white and red base and a brown brick foundation. In the foreground, a deer runs on a grassy hill, and several deer heads emerge from a body of water. The background features trees and a cloudy sky. The image also includes black text at the top, likely in Arabic script. The overall scene is framed by a gold border.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 593 × 893 px
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